For dogs with more severe skin problems, the extra-powerful Hokamix³⁰ Forte can be used. This gives extra support in the case of persistent problems. For less serious problems, you could begin with the standard Hokamix³⁰ Powder. It is advisable to start by administering a high dose temporarily as the body needs fast and thorough cleansing. This is approximately 1.7 times the normal dose and should be given for a period of five to six weeks. For example, a medium-sized dog weighing 30 kg with a severe skin and coat disorder should be given 25 grams of Hokamix³⁰ Powder in its food for five weeks. After this you can revert to the normal dose of 15 grams per day. In such severe cases, it is also useful to give Hokamix³⁰ Skin & Shine as an extra supplement.

As with all food substances an allergic reaction is possible, although this is rare. An allergy to one of the herbs or other ingredients of Hokamix³⁰ can become evident as soon as the product is first given if the pet vomits soon after eating the product, or develops very serious itching or rashes within two days, without having displayed these symptoms before. In such a case you should, of course, stop giving the product to your pet.

The proportion of calcium to phosphorus in the analysis may appear unusual, but this will not interfere with bone development. The calcium in Hokamix³⁰ is fully biodegradable, so any surplus will be excreted by an adult dog. Furthermore, calcium from plants is less accessible than calcium from meat products. It is often bound to vegetable elements such as phytates and oxalates, or is captured in fibres, making it unavailable to the body. The specific composition of Hokamix³⁰ is essential in connection with the catalytic properties of certain calcium-containing herbs.

It is possible for your dog to experience a reaction during the first two weeks that may result in more moulting, fiercer itching or looser bowel movements (sometimes diarrhoea). This is no cause for concern. On the contrary, it is a positive sign that the Hokamix³⁰ is working and that the purification of the body has begun.

If complete feeds really were complete, you would not need to add anything. See the homepage. The problem is that certain nutrients cannot be absorbed properly by the body, or cannot be absorbed at all. This may be because the feed has been heated during the pressing or extrusion of the chunks. Theoretically the feed may therefore contain everything your dog needs, but if it is unable to digest the nutrients properly these cannot be utilized for the growth and sustenance of the body. This makes the addition of Hokamix³⁰ very beneficial.

Hokamix³⁰ must be added to the feed for at least six to eight weeks in the case of joint disorders, and for at least five to six weeks in the case of skin and coat disorders. A certain period of time is needed for the entire body to be cleansed and for the metabolic process to improve. You could also give Hokamix³⁰ Joint + , which has been developed especially for joint disorders.

There are a number of possible reasons why no results are evident after six to eight weeks. If Hokamix³⁰ is being given as a preventive measure in the absence of a specific problem or ailment, it is logical that direct improvements are not immediately evident. It has not been given for long enough. See question 3. No temporary high dose was given in the beginning. See question 4. The dose is too low. Instead of the prescribed 1 gram per kg per day, a dog weighing 25 kg may perhaps be receiving a total of only 5 grams per day. The supplement is not administered daily. This means that the feed is not digested optimally each day. Hokamix³⁰ is mixed with the feed and then hot water is added. This has drastic consequences for the effectiveness of the product, as some of the ingredients are rendered inactive if the temperature exceeds 35°C. A more digestible feed is required, such as a good dinner or canned food. This is easier for the dog to digest.